Day 1 CPT Universities Enrollment Windows

In contrast to conventional universities, Day 1 CPT universities offer a greater number of enrollment opportunities throughout the year, tailored to meet the needs of post-OPT students. In 2025 & 2026, a comprehensive overview of all enrollment periods provided by Day 1 CPT universities in the United States is available for reference.

It is advisable for individuals whose OPT has expired or who are experiencing visa status issues to consider enrolling in a Day 1 CPT university to facilitate its reinstatement. These institutions are the optimal choice for those desiring to pursue higher education in the United States while also developing their career prospects.

Normally, the application deadline is one month before the program start date. If you are not sure if you can apply or not, feel free to send us messages on WhatsApp.

month	School name	Start Date
March	California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM)	3/1
	Goldy-Beacom College (GBC)	3/17
	Harrisburg University	3/8
	Humphreys University	3/31
	Indiana Wesleyan University	3/2
	Ottawa university	3/10
	Tennessee Wesleyan University	3/10
	Texas Wesleyan University	3/4
	Westcliff University	3/3
April	Sofia University	4/7
	NLU - MSBDA	4/7
	Monroe University	4/28
May	California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM)	5/3
	Goldy-Beacom College (GBC)	5/17
	Harrisburg University	5/3
	Indiana Wesleyan University	5/5
	McDaniel College	5/20
	NLU - DBA	5/12
	New England College	5/5
	Ottawa university	5/5
	Tennessee Wesleyan University	5/12
	Texas Wesleyan University	5/20
	Westcliff University	5/5
June	California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM)	6/14
	Indiana Wesleyan University	6/2
	Indiana Wesleyan University	6/30
	NLU - MSBDA	6/30
	Ottawa university	6/30
	Tennessee Wesleyan University	6/23
	Westcliff University	6/30
July	Goldy-Beacom College (GBC)	7/12
	Harrisburg University	7/12
	Humphreys University	7/3
	New England College	7/14
	Sofia University	7/7
	Texas Wesleyan University	7/1
Aug	California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM)	8/30
	Goldy-Beacom College (GBC)	8/25
	Harrisburg University	8/23
	Indiana Wesleyan University	8/25
	NLU - DBA	8/25
	Ottawa university	8/25
	Texas Wesleyan University	8/19
Sep	Indiana Wesleyan University	9/22
	Monroe University	9/6
	New England College	9/2
	Sofia University	9/29
	Westcliff University	9/1
Oct	California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM)	10/11
	Goldy-Beacom College (GBC)	10/20
	Humphreys University	10/2
	Indiana Wesleyan University	10/20
	Ottawa university	10/20
	Texas Wesleyan University	10/14
	Westcliff University	10/27
Nov	Harrisburg University	11/1
Nov	New England College	11/10

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